British Normandy Memorial
France
The memorial is located near Ver-sur-Mer which overlooks Gold beach, and contains the names of all 22,442 soldiers that died on D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. You will see a nine-foot-tall sculptures of three charging infantrymen, which weigh over a ton each, created by sculptor David Williams-Ellis.
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1British Normandy Memorial
We stand today on a historic plateau in Ver-sur-Mer, overlooking the vast expanse of Gold Beach. This is the British Normandy Memorial, a site of profound historical and emotional weight. …
앱에서 듣기2The D-Day Wall — The First Day’s Toll
As we move into the Memorial Court, we encounter the D-Day Wall. This specific section is dedicated to the 1,746 individuals who lost their lives on the very first day of the invasion, June 6th, 1944. …
앱에서 듣기3The Williams Ellis Statue — Bronze Valor
Standing at the center of the memorial, facing the sea, is a striking bronze sculpture by the renowned artist David Williams Ellis. It depicts three larger-than-life soldiers storming the beach, capturing the frantic energy and…
앱에서 듣기4Standing with Giants — A Temporary Brotherhood
During the 80th anniversary commemorations in 2024, the memorial grounds featured a remarkable temporary installation titled 'Standing with Giants.' Created by Dan Barton and a team of volunteers, this installation consists of…
앱에서 듣기5The French Memorial — A Debt of Gratitude
In one corner of the site, away from the main colonnades, stands a dedicated monument to the French civilians who lost their lives during the Battle of Normandy. This is a vital part of the memorial’s scholarly and ethical…
앱에서 듣기6The Path of History — Chronological Tablets
Leading up to the main memorial is a long pathway lined with stone tablets that provide a chronological account of the campaign. This 'Path of History' is an essential educational tool for visitors, moving beyond the emotional…
앱에서 듣기7The Nursing Sisters — Honor for the Forgotten
Among the thousands of names of soldiers and airmen, there are two that stand out for their unique significance: Sister Dorothy Anyon Evered and Sister Mary Field. These are the only two women commemorated on the memorial. …
앱에서 듣기8Closing
As our tour of the British Normandy Memorial comes to an end, let us pause for a final moment of reflection. We have explored the architectural symbolism of the colonnades, the dynamic realism of the Williams Ellis sculpture, and…
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| 위치 | France |
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| 종류 | 유적 |
| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
| 글 언어 | 영어 |
| 좌표 | 49.3385, -0.5377 |
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